Bravo Italy Gourmet

It is a new place where foreign importers can meet Italian food and beverage manufacturers.

Bravo Italy Gourmet

E' il primo network italiano specializzato nell'offerta di servizi internazionali alle aziende Food and Beverage

Bravo Italy Gourmet

C'est une plateforme de marche globale du secteur agroalimentaire, du vin et des spiritueux "Made in Italy".

Bravo Italy Gourmet

Es un lugar nuevo para importadores extranjeros donde encontrar fabricantes de comida y bebida solo con comercio de productos certificados “Hecho en Italia”.

Bravo Italy Gourmet

は、言葉と文化の壁を越えて、食品・飲料産業に携わる イタリアの生産者と海外の輸入業者様が出会い、協議し、アイデアを交換し、 取引を結べる新しい場所です。.

mercoledì 4 luglio 2012

Bravo Italy Gourmet Pte Ltd

Bravo Italy Gourmet Pte Ltd is an import company located in Singapore. BIG imports fine food and beverage products from Italy, organizes events and fairs to promote Italian brands in Singapore and South-East of Asia, provides counseling for the Italian companies to enter the Singaporean market. For info: info@bravoitalygourmet.it

lunedì 2 luglio 2012

TripAdvisor Names 2012 Travelers' Choice Restaurants (World)


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Awards Recognize Travelers’ Favorite Dining Spots in Popular Destinations Worldwide 
 

NEWTON, Mass. – June 26, 2012 – /PRNewswire/ — TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site*, today announced the winners of its 2012 Travelers’ Choice® Restaurants awards.  The inaugural awards recognize favorite dining establishments in popular cities worldwide, based on millions of valuable traveler reviews and opinions on TripAdvisor.
In total, 576 restaurants around the world were honored, including travelers’ overall favorites, plus travelers’ favorites in the U.S., Europe and popular travel destinations. Restaurants that offer dinner and table service were eligible for the awards.
“We’re thrilled to highlight some of the TripAdvisor community’s most beloved eateries to help travelers plan their next trip or night out,” said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor.  “We found that travelers’ favorite restaurants range from well-known, casual chains to upscale fine dining options – the common thread for these award-winners being a consistently remarkable dining experience with outstanding service and quality.”

Travelers’ Choice Overall Favorite Restaurants:

1. Le Bernardin, New York City

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2. Restaurant Gary Danko, San Francisco

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3. Le Cirque (Bellagio), Las Vegas

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4. Girl & The Goat, Chicago

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 5. Le Gavroche, London

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6. La Pergola, Rome

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7. Ciya Sofrasi, Istanbul

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8. Guy Savoy, Paris

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9. Europea, Montreal


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10. Toulouse Petit, Seattle

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(source:http://www.multivu.com/mnr/49272-tripadvisor-names-2012-travelers-choice-restaurants)

mercoledì 20 giugno 2012

Top Ten Italian Restaurants Around the World

We have already touched upon some of the rankings of the best restaurants in the world but it hasn't excactly refered to only Italian food. Lately, I have come across this interesting article listing top 10 best Italian restaurants in the world. This must have been a challenge, considering that presumably there are thousands (millions?) of restos serving the most popular cuisine ever all over the planet!

Let's take a closer look:


1. Ciccia (San Francisco, USA)

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Italian food varies wildly from its Northern border to its Southern tip, but the island of Sardinia is a whole different beast altogether. You won’t find an abundance of heavy meatballs on the spaghetti at this cozy Mission area eatery – its take on the classic pasta dish is light and seaworthy, tossed with olive oil and bottarga. A Wine Spectator approved wine list and other Mediterranean flavors like pan-seared ahi with Sardinian olives and fregula pasta with ricotta and cured tuna heart keep San Franciscans coming back for more.

2. Antico Forno (Boston, USA)

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 Antico Forno is billed as “The Most Authentic Italian Restaurant,” and we’re hard pressed to argue. This mainstay in Boston’s North End manages a cozy mom-and-pop atmosphere with world-class traditional cuisine. Entrees like Saltimbocca di Pollo and Linguine al Frutti di Mare hearken back to the old country, but Antico Forno is best known for its brick-oven pizzas piled high with house-made Italian sausages and mozzarella.

3. Stratta (Las Vegas, USA)

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 Whether you’re staying at the ultra swank Wynn Hotel or just out on the town and looking for a memorable Italian dining experience, Stratta is well worth a reservation next time you’re in Las Vegas. World renowned chef Alex Stratta deals in the red-checkered basics, from linguine with clams to veal parmigiana. But an upscale lounge atmosphere and elegant touches like saffron and bufala mozzarella give this comfort food a decidedly luxe twist.

4. Buon Ricordo (Sydney, Australia)

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 In the suburban town of Paddington, just outside of Sydney, chef Armando Percuocco has built up one of Autsralia’s most distinguished Italian restaurants. Though the menu draws influence from many of Italy’s regional cuisines, Percuocco’s Neapolitan roots lie at the heart of Buon Ricordo. The simple menu includes delicacies like quail with caramelized figs and pancetta-wrapped aged Angus beef, but the signature dish is Fettucine al Tartufovo, with its cream sauce topped with a truffle-infused fried egg.

5. Del Posto (New York, USA)

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 A spectacular restaurant space is a wonderful thing, but it means nothing without the food to back it up. Mario Batali’s Del Posto has both, with a menu that represents a concept of “trans-generationalism,” tracking the evolution of cuisine that defines this country’s Italian dining experience. That means classic flavors like calamari with capers and gnocchi al pomodoro, contrasted with fresh takes like lobster and arugula risotto and whole wheat tonnarelli with fried rosemary and shaved bonito. For an all-out dinner adventure, try Del Posto’s renowned Collezione Grand Tasting Menu.

6. Bottega (Yountville, USA)

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 With all the talent out of California’s wine country, it takes something special to make a name for yourself. That proved no problem for award-winning celebrity chef Michael Chiarello, who opened Bottega in Yountville to great success. The easygoing spirit of Tuscany and California merge and thrive in both the ambience and the food at Bottega. From crudo appetizers to pork osso bucco, Chiarello’s micro-regional dishes are simple and bursting with flavor. Don’t forget a bottle of wine with dinner – whether you’re in Sonoma or San Gimignano, it’s a must.

7. Osteria Mozza (Los Angeles, USA)

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 At Chef Nancy Silverton’s Osteria Mozza, the emphasis is on freshness and simplicity in both ingredients and preparation. Though everything on the menu is mouthwatering, diners would be remiss to visit without a sampling from Nancy’s mozzarella bar. Whether topped with bottarga and Meyer Lemon or chives and Tsar Nicoulai caviar, the bufala and burrata served here are so much more than a mere pizza topping. (Although they are pizza toppings at the world-class Pizzeria Mozza, conveniently located right next door.)

8. Spiaggia (Chicago, USA)

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On vacation along the banks of Forti di Marni, Owner Larry Levy was inspired to create a high-end Italian restaurant worthy of celebration like no other. For the past twenty years, award-winning head chef Tony Mantuano has brought that vision to life with a menu that runs the gamut from the rustic (bigoli spaghetti with basil fed snails, artichokes and spring garlic) to the sublime (wood roasted Mishima Wagyu ribeye with truffled potatoes, English peas, and aged San Giacomo gold balsamico and Toscana I.G.P. Extra Virgin Olive Oil).

9.  Angels (Florence, Italy)

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Located in the heart of Florence, Angels Restaurant & Wine Bar is more vibrant and modern than anyone would expect from an Italian restaurant built inside a former chapel. Its menu is small, but makes a powerful statement with simple dishes like roast bread, ravioli, and charcoal-grilled Florentine steak that properly honor Tuscany’s rich culinary heritage. In a fun twist, Angels also features an “American bar” decked out with zebra stripes serving up liquid comfort food for homesick expats.  

10. Osteria Francescana (Modena, Italia)

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 “Nourishment is not mathematical,” says Osteria Francescana founder and chef Massimo Bottura. “It is emotional.” At Osteria Francescana, the top Italian restaurant on Restaurant Magazine’s S. Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, Bottura evokes true emotion with local ingredients. Wafer thin crusts of Parmigiano. Foamy waves of egg white and yolk over slivers of prosciutto di Modena and asparagus. Each dish is a tribute to Modena and Bottura’s own memories of food compressed and reborn as something beautiful. Can this be called a traditional Italian restaurant? With its devotion to fine art, fine wine, and local flavors, it is practically the spirit of Italy personified.

Hope this helps when choosing a place for tonight's dinner! Buon appetito!

mercoledì 23 maggio 2012

Italian Cuisine Graphs: pasta

For those of you thinking about working in the Italian food& beverage business, or simply those who consider themselves Italian cuisine lovers, these facts are just a must. In order to fully appreciate Italian food, you cannot but know everything about its main ingredient, that is pasta. However, instead of collecting information through Wikipedia and scouring through cook books, I'd like to propose to you a series of simple, amusing but at the same time informative graphs with everything you should know (at an beginner and intermediate level).

‘The Truth About Pasta,’ released by Think Sicily, is a historical account of the carb-heavy Italian dish.
Almost universally loved, pasta is a famously delicious dinner mainstay. Though perhaps not considered the healthiest food, the ever-popular carb is inescapable. Most cherished for its versatility, pasta has a history as rich as the dishes it’s used in. The infographic details the consumption of pasta, the creation of the ingredient and the types of pasta that exist. Italy is unsurprisingly the most pasta-friendly country on earth, but some unexpected runners-up are featured on the chart.
Cutely adopting penne-inspired graphics, the chart is a straightforward and comprehensive overview of pasta. Likely to appeal to pasta-eaters and Italy enthusiasts in general, this is a light and breezy read.










(source: trendhunter.com)

martedì 15 maggio 2012

10 great movies for wine lovers

For those of you who love wine and plan on staying in this weekend, this can be a perfect way of spending the evening! Why not watch some great (and not always commercial) movies which revolve around wine and wine tastings? Here's the 10 top films you shouldn't miss according to Daily Meal website!

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1. Sideways

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 Sideways has become a seminal wine movie, and for anyone who is serious about their wines and their movies, it is utterly unmissable. It is a comedy-slash-drama that follows a failing writer and soon-to-be-married cad on their journey through the famous Santa Ynez wine country in California. It is a classic film and one that enjoyed a rapturous reception from both the critics and lovers of American wines all over the world.

2. The Kids Are All Right

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While this movie isnt as centered around wine as, say, Sideways is, wines do feature prominently throughout. The characters are regularly seen making sophisticated wine choices that seem incredibly relevant to the scene. The film itself revolves around how a lesbian couples adopted children make the decision to track down and meet their birth father. It is a great movie and the wines mentioned throughout the film serve as the perfect backdrop for the movie as a whole.

3. Bottle Shock
 
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One of the great wine movies, Bottle Shock tells the famous true story of the "blind" Paris wine tasting session in 1976, which had the leading tasters in the industry pitting their palates against French and Californian wines with some very surprising results. It's safe to say that the wine industry was never the same again after this infamous wine tasting session. The film stars Alan Rickman as a wine shop owner in Paris who instigates the blind tasting test in order to make Parisians aware that quality wines were available all over the world, not just on their own shores.

4. The Earth Is Mine
 
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This film, set in the 1930s, tells the story of an English woman, Elizabeth, who comes to live with her wealthy winemaking aunt and uncle in California during the Prohibition period. The winemaking aunt and uncle endeavor to marry Elizabeth off to another wine dynasty in the region to consolidate their strength over the industry but, of course, Elizabeth has different ideas. It's a great example of classical filmmaking and one that shows the wine industry during a considerable period of turbulence.

5. Corked
 
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This is an outrageously comical tale crafted by documentary filmmakers from four different wineries in the highly respected Northern California wine country. The film revolves around a visiting wine critic and shows how the different wineries go out of their way to make sure that their wine is chosen as the best in show. It's a great addition to our list of wine movies, and one that deserves your attention despite not being quite as mainstream as some of the other movies in our list. A hidden gem.

6. The Secret of Santa Vittoria
 
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This 1969 film is another hidden gem in our list of top 10 wine movies. The excellent tale is based on the best-selling novel by Robert Crichton and tells the story of a wine-producing village in Italy, Santa Vittoria, which in 1943 managed to successfully hide 1 million bottles of their wine in a cave before the arrival of the advancing German army. The film stars Anthony Quinn and received a highly positive critical reception following its release it's definitely a film you should seek out if you are a lover of all things wine.


7. A Good Year
 
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This 2006 adaptation of Peter Mayles novel of the same name was met with a fairly mixed reception upon its release but if youre a fan of wine, breathtaking French scenery and, perhaps, Russell Crowe, then there is certainly plenty to be enjoyed in A Good Year. It tells the story of a workaholic investment banker who unexpectedly discovers that he has inherited a French chateau and vineyard and, through the course of the movie, learns to love the more relaxed lifestyle that winemaking affords him.

8. Mondovino
 
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This 2004 documentary film explores the impact of globalization on the various different wine regions around the world and was written and directed by respected American filmmaker Jonathan Nossiter. The documentary also explores the effect that wine critics and consultants have on the wine industry as a whole. The film was extremely well received when it was released and was even nominated for the highly prestigious Palme dOr at the Cannes Film Festival. If you have an interest in how the wine world operates, this is the movie for you.

9. Year of the Comet
 
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While the film received mostly negative reviews upon its release, it is actually a bright and breezy romantic comedy that focuses around the pursuit of the most valuable bottle of wine in history. The Year of the Comet stars Tim Daly and Penelope Ann Miller and the title of the film refers to the year that the wine was bottled, 1811, which coincided with the Great Comet of 1811.

10. A Walk in the Clouds
 
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Perhaps more notorious for Keanu Reeves wooden acting than anything else, this movie has many redeeming features which make it worth a watch not least the breathtaking California scenery that is prevalent throughout the film. A Walk in the Clouds is a love story set in the 1940s, but all the action in the film really does take second place to the wonderful vineyards that serve as a backdrop to the majority of the movies set pieces.

So, there you have it if youre a fan of wine, then these are 10 movies that you simply have to see and, its fair to say, youll still enjoy them even if wine isnt you thing!

(source: thedailymeal.com)

venerdì 4 maggio 2012

Looking for a good pizza? Why don't you make it yourself?

Lots of you, who don't have this wonderful opportunity to be in Italy right now, seek a good traditional pizza, trying our various local restos and pizzerias. Very often you end up disillusioned and dissatisfied with what the waiter brings to your table. Well, may I propose sth to you? Why don't you invite some of your friends over this weekend and enjoy preparing a big pizza together? Pizza party rocks!!! Here are some tips and recipes I found on the NY Times website. Just remember to prepare the pizza dough at least 27h before the night you gather up (it needs to rest to be good, crispy and ready!)

Let's start with the dough, then. The recipe is here.

1. Onion pizza with ricotta and chard

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Recipe here

2. Pizza calzone

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 Recipe here

3. Grape foccaccia

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Recipe here

4. Gluten free pizza

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5. Broccoli rabe, olive and parmesan calzone

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Recipe here

6. Whole wheat pizza Margherita

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Recipe here

7. Onion tart with bacon and olives

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Recipe here

8. Polenta pizza with pancetta and spinach

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Recipe here

9. And last but not least... we cannot forget about the dessert! Riccotta cream calzone with honey and orange

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Recipe here

Have a fun pizza party and enjoy this weekend!

(source: New York Times website)